Cox's Bazar Medical College

Cox's Bazar Medical College (CBMC) is a government medical college in Bangladesh, located in Cox's Bazar. It is affiliated with the University of Chittagong and is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC).

History[edit | edit source]

Cox's Bazar Medical College was established in 2008 as part of the government's plan to establish a medical college in every district of Bangladesh. The college admitted its first batch of students in the 2008-2009 academic year.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The college campus is located in Jhilongja, Cox's Bazar. It includes academic buildings, a library, and student hostels. The college is associated with Cox's Bazar District Sadar Hospital, which serves as the teaching hospital.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Cox's Bazar Medical College offers a five-year course of study, leading to a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. A one-year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.

Admission[edit | edit source]

Admission for Bangladeshis to the MBBS programmes at all medical colleges in Bangladesh (government and private) is conducted centrally by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). It administers a written multiple choice question exam simultaneously throughout the country. Candidates are admitted based primarily on their score on this test, although grades at Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) level also play a part.